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The Production, Innovation & Engineering Directorate (PIED) is the engineering powerhouse of the Saudi Water Authority. We specialize in translating innovative concepts into advanced engineering designs and integrating Industry 4.0 technologies into large-scale water production and transmission systems. Our mission is to lead the digital transformation of water infrastructure through smart engineering and AI-driven solutions.
Developing high-efficiency engineering frameworks for desalination and transmission that minimize capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational costs.
Deploying cutting-edge technologies like Digital Twins, IoT, and AI to optimize asset performance and ensure operational excellence.
Implementing green engineering standards to reduce the environmental footprint and energy intensity of water production processes.
Setting world-class technical specifications that govern the quality and longevity of the Kingdom’s water infrastructure projects.
Our Achievements
The institute achieved pioneering milestones in water research: from developing innovative desalination technologies to registering global patents and establishing distinguished international research partnerships.
Pioneered engineering designs for desalination plants that hold global records for the lowest energy consumption per cubic meter.
Successfully implemented predictive maintenance systems and real-time monitoring platforms across various operational sites.
Developed virtual replicas of water systems to simulate and optimize operations, leading to a significant reduction in downtime.
By the Number
% Average reduction in energy consumption in new designs.
Advanced smart systems integrated into operational assets
Unplanned downtime achieved in pilot smart-monitored sites
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